Potcheen (Poitin') means "the Illegal Moonshine Whiskey" and it sometimes contains impurities and off flavors. On rare occasions, it may contain dangerous levels of toxic alcohols just like the Colorado Celtic Pirates that have scorched the throats of crowds from New York to San Francisco with one helluva kick. Their campaign began in 2003 and has continued unabated even surviving a near fatal bus crash in 09' they have produced 5 albums and performed over 2000 shows under their belts they deliver their rapid high energy shows mixing Celtic Traditional with Flavors of Bluegrass, Zydeco, Punk, Jam, blues & Rock and rolled up with a Pirate Sensibility. What doesnt kill em just makes em stronger!!!
Nominated 2011 BEST WORLD BAND IN COLORADO. by Westword Magazine:
- Listed in the Denver Post underground music poll "Top 100 Bands in Colorado" 2005 - 2011
- "Best Celtic-Punk-Pirate Band" ~ The Celtic Connection, 2007
- "The Best Band at the 2009 Colorado Irish Festival" ~ Michael Thompson, Denver Celtic Music Examiner
- Nominated: 2005 & 2006 Westword Music Showcase "Best Avante Garde-Eclectic Band in Colorado"
- Nominated: 2007-2010 Westword Music Showcase "Best World music Band in Colorado"
- 2006 South Park Music Fest "Immersive Studios VIP Award"
- Named "Best Encore" at the South Park Music Festival ~ Colorado Music Buzz
- 2005 Runner Up: Coors New Sound Throwdown
- Awarded: "Best Way to Drink and Drive while Invoking the spirit of the Irish" ~ Best of Westword, 2006
"Potcheen is the ultimate party band. Potcheen is the Irish word for moonshine, the raw whiskey that comes from an illicit still, and this music is as raw and real as it gets. The band plays pub standards, favored by every Irish band to hoist a pint, but they play them with energy, enthusiasm, and expertise.
Every one of these people is an accomplished musician. Together they hold crowds in the palm of their collective hand with some of the finest Celtic rock you're ever likely to encounter." — Michael Thompson, Denver Celtic Music Examiner
 2011 "Live at Carbondale"
 2009 "Steel Blue Sea"
 2006 "Bottom of the Bottle Battle"
 2004 "Up She Rises"
 2003 "The Potcheen Folk Band"
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Our Favorite Gig: Playing for the Denver St. Patrick's Day Parade for 150,000 people in green!
    
 
"So may the road rise up to meet you and the wind be to yer back... " The potcheen is a-brewing!
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